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Budget Deficits · Question 18 of 51

Question 18

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Read the two statements and choose the correct option.

I. The fiscal deficit always equals the revenue deficit.

II. The fiscal deficit equals the government's borrowing in the year.

Options for question 18

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. They differ by capital expenditure minus non-debt capital receipts. I is false.

  2. Borrowing fills the fiscal deficit. II is true.

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Fiscal deficit facts
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